get one's jollies
phrase
US, informal + disapproving
: to get a feeling of enjoyment or excitement
She doesn't think much of people who get their jollies from watching violent movies.
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“Get one's jollies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20one%27s%20jollies. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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